Conclusion
If you are looking for maximum performance on minimum area then the Rampage II Gene will suit perfectly. Stability, memory compatibility as well as the numerous overclocking features are on a very high level.
The layout is just perfect and we couldn't find any issues. Even when you put two huge graphic cards on it there is plenty of space to exchange hardware without any problems. Fortunately it is the same if you want to install a big and recent aircooler, there is plenty of space and you wont run into troubles.
The Rampage II Genes BIOS is intuitive and easy to understand. Futhermore you'll find an onboard X-Fi-soundchip and a whole bundle of useful overclocking or diagnostic tools.
The Rampage II Gene is an optimal Board for casemodder, a PC optimized for LAN-Parties or the typical PC enthusiast. Because of the mATX form factor and the passive chipset cooling you could also use as the basis of a HTPC.
Resulting of the above mentioned reasons we give our OCaholic Top Hardware Award to this product.
The ASUS Rampage II Gene can be bought at
Digitec.ch to a price of CHF 319.-
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